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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Falling in Love, 1934-1941; Letter Dated 24 December 1997; An Overture to Illumination; Falling in Love, 1934-1941; Letter Dated 26 January 1998.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the Kolker when he goes to work?
(a) He has a saw blade imbedded in his head.
(b) He loses an arm to the machinery.
(c) He is robbed.
(d) He dies.

2. How many sadness's does Brod discover?
(a) 144.
(b) 21.
(c) 7.
(d) 613.

3. In a vision, Brod sees a boy reading from the Book of Antecedents. What is the title of the section he is reading from?
(a) "Sadness."
(b) "The dream of living forever with Brod."
(c) "The First Rape of Brod D."
(d) "This is me with Augustine, February 21, 1943."

4. What makes Lista unique?
(a) She is a Gypsy.
(b) She dresses immaculately.
(c) She inspires Safran to bathe.
(d) She can tie a cherry stem in a knot.

5. How long does it take the baby to choose a name?
(a) Two days.
(b) Seven days.
(c) Seven minutes.
(d) Two minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Alex, why does Sammy Davis, Junior, Junior like Jonathan so much?

2. What is different about Safran when he is born?

3. Who wins the second lottery?

4. In "The Beginning of the World Often Comes," who finds debris in the river?

5. How does Alex feel about the idea of cutting out the discussion of Jonathan's grandmother from the story?

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